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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.72, 453.66 and 223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.72, 453.66 and 223.84 is: 308.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.72 : 453.66 = 223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.72/453.66 = 223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.72x = 453.66 × 223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.72x = 101,547.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,547.25/328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.92

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